Best Places to Work in Orange County is a survey competition to determine which participants are the best employers. The process is managed by Best Companies Group (BCG), an independent research firm specializing in identifying and recognizing great places to work, and winners are published in the Orange County Business Journal. BCG manages programs worldwide, including the US, Canada and the UK.

BIASC members MBK Homes; Murow CM; Crummack Huseby Property Management, Inc.; and Danielian Associates Architecture + Planning won in the Small Employer Category (15 - 49 U.S. Employees). Haskell & White LLP; Newmeyer & Dillion, LLP; and MBK Homes won in the Medium Employer Category (50 - 249 U.S. Employees), while The New Home Company; TRI Pointe Group; Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP; Moss Adams LLP; and Cresa all won in the Large Employer Category (250 or More U.S. Employees).

The process includes 2 surveys to gather detailed data about each participating company. BCG conducts the surveys, analyzes the data and determines the winners and rankings. Organizations that classify themselves as for-profits, not-for-profits or government entities, publicly or privately held businesses, companies with a facility in Orange County, CA, companies with 15+ permanent employees working in Orange County, CA, and companies in business a minimum of 1 year were all allowed to be considered for the award.